Are glasses or contacts better for your lifestyle?

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Find out what fits you best

Deciding between contact lenses and glasses may seem like an easy choice, but it’s not. There are several factors you must take into consideration. Take this quiz to see which fits your life — and your style.

Take the quiz!

1

Are you low maintenance?

A. No way! I’m as high maintenance as they come!

B. My daily ritual has a few steps, but it’s not on overload.

C. I’m super low maintenance. The fewer steps, the better.

2

Do you spend a lot of time on a computer?

A. Very little — I’m not much of a techie.

B. A couple hours a day, but I’m not chained to it.

C. I’m a slave to technology! I spend all day on a computer, tablet or phone.

Do you spend a lot of time outside?

Is cost a big factor?

A. Nope. I’ve got a credit card and I know how to use it.

B. It matters, but it’s not the deciding factor.

C. I’m definitely on a budget.

The results

Mostly A's: Hey there, Contact Queen!

Contact lenses are easy to wear, and they don’t alter your look at all. They’re great for girls on the go, because you don’t have to worry about them falling off of your face or breaking. You’re probably not going to lose them (You’re less likely to leave them sitting around when they’re actually in your eye!).

Contact lenses do require a little bit of extra work. They have to be cleaned and sanitized every time you take them out. They’re also more expensive than glasses because they have to be replaced more often and require solutions for proper care.

Mostly B's: Get both — you’ll use them.

Contact lenses and glasses both have their pros and cons, and you seem like the kind of gal who can get a lot of use out of both. Pop in your contacts for those busy days when you won’t have time to fuss with your glasses. Trade them out for snazzy frames on a day when your outfit needs a little more pop or when you’re going to plant yourself in front of your laptop for several hours.

Mostly C's: Go for the glasses, girlfriend!

Contact lenses are a great option for some people, but not for you, lady. Glasses are no-fuss — just slip them on and you’re ready for the day. They’re perfect for anyone who spends a lot of time at the computer — the more focused you are, the less you blink… Hello dry eyes! They’re also a lot cheaper, since you only have to buy them once every few years, as long as your prescription doesn’t change.